Premature birth

[missjulie]

Have just joined mumsnet, not sure what i am doing yet!
Am a first time mum, Evie is 18 weeks old.
She was 7 weeks premature, and in S.C.B.U for a month.
Looking for other mums to chat to about my/our birth experiences, scbu etc....events have finally caught up with me, and i am struggling emotionally/mentally with the traumatic events of premature birth etc....
Wondered if anyone else in the Inverness are is going through the same thing, and fancies chatting about it?
Willing to meet up in person.
Am feeling very lonely with regards to this.....

Julie

Julie, just haven't got words for you - I can't begin to imagine what this has been like for you. I get that this has hit you at once probably because you've had no time to process any of it due to the constant barrage of problems you've faced. I don't know much about birth trauma, or anything about prem babies, but I can tell you that you would probably benefit from a chat with a breastfeeding counsellor. They can help you talk through that part of your experience at least. I can't link as posting from phone but if you google ABM, NCT, BFN or La Leche League these organisations all offer telephone (and probably email) support. Thinking of you. :)

Just posted on your Premature birth thread - happy to help.

thank u thatdamndog & happyland

What a difficult time for you - really hope you can find the support you need.

Me too, thank you Wigeon

Hi Julie

Sorry to hear you had such a difficult time I too had a horrendous birth with Twins and would be happy to talk to you about it over a coffee if you wish. I'm afraid I can't help on the SCBU element as my little guys were fine it was me that had the problems!

Up to you hun but here if you want to talk more
Rach

Hello Rach

Sorry, i have not been on MN in AGES!
Many thanks for your reply!
Where are you based?
Would love to share experiences.
Julie x